North Carolinahttp://www.specialolympics.org/rss.aspxProud to Stomp Out the R-Wordhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Proud_to_Stomp_Out_the_R-Word.aspx3/5/2015 06:50:20 PMWhat A Great DAY AT HJ!http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/What_A_Great_DAY_AT_HJ!.aspx3/5/2015 06:25:25 PMJackson Kyle. http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Jackson_Kyle_.aspx3/5/2015 06:12:04 PMBeing autistic http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Being_autistic.aspx3/5/2015 01:42:14 PMMy Nephew, Leaston James Easterlinghttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/My_Nephew,_Leaston_James_Easterling.aspx3/4/2015 05:41:03 AMWhy do people call me the R-word and put it in their hearts and minds too?!!http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Why_do_people_call_me_the_R-word_and_put_it_in_their_hearts_and_minds_too_!!.aspxI was Born on 9-20-1979 and I was about to die that day but god send his angels to give me a second chance to live and love everybody and most of all loving him too ALWAYS!]]>2/19/2015 10:23:09 AMRidin' With Doctah Stevehttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Ridin__With_Doctah_Steve.aspxMy son is an athlete. He also has autism. He also LOVES motorcycles. Each year he sponsors a ride that supports local athletes.]]>2/19/2015 10:18:13 AMSimple Joyhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Simple_Joy.aspxMy sister was born with apraxia of speech along with severe intellectual disabilities. She perseveres through all of the not-so-pleasant parts of her disability, like struggling through school and revels in all of the "perks" like being able to participate in Special Olympics.]]>2/19/2015 09:40:49 AMChase High School http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Chase_High_School.aspxThe Chase High School Project Unify team planned out an assembly this week to promote unity and respect. They performed a song in front of the student body then asked the students and teachers to join them in a photo.]]>2/19/2015 09:35:44 AMUnified Sports Pair Shines on Icehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Unified_Sports_Pair_Shines_on_Ice.aspxAt the end of January, a Special Olympics North Carolina Unified Sports ice skating pair from Mecklenburg County got the once –in –a-lifetime honor to perform in the 2015 Smuckers’ Skating Spectacular in Greensboro.]]>2/13/2015 08:24:04 AMTar Heells JV Team Scrimmages Special Olympics NC Athletes http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Tar_Heells_JV_Team_Scrimmages_Special_Olympics_NC_Athletes.aspxSpecial Olympics NC arranged for a unique opportunity for some Special Olympics Orange County (Chapel Hill) athletes on Jan. 5, 2015. The Special Olympics Orange County Bulls Basketball Team went to the Dean Smith Center and scrimmaged the UNC Tar Heels Men’s JV Team.]]>1/8/2015 03:23:23 PMMatt Paoletti of Buncombe County – 2015 Special Olympics North Carolina January “Athlete of the Month”http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Matt_Paoletti_of_Buncombe_County_–_2015_Special_Olympics_North_Carolina_January_“Athlete_of_the_Month”.aspxMatt Paoletti is one busy guy.
From participating in Special Olympics Buncombe County to acting in a local theater and volunteering around his community, the Asheville resident truly enjoys staying active.]]>1/8/2015 03:20:01 PMIntern Making a Impacthttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Intern_Making_a_Impact.aspxWithout any prior experience of interacting with people who have intellectual disabilities, I randomly decided I wanted to volunteer with Special Olympics in 2011.]]>1/8/2015 03:19:04 PMWhy I Am a Fanhttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/Fundraising/Tell_Us_Why_You_Support_Special_Olympics/Why_I_Am_a_Fan.aspx1/8/2015 03:15:28 PMSupporting Special Olympics in two stateshttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/Fundraising/Tell_Us_Why_You_Support_Special_Olympics/Supporting_Special_Olympics_in_two_states.aspx12/31/2014 02:26:49 PMA Lesson in Perseverance: Robert Taylor’s mission to never give uphttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/A_Lesson_in_Perseverance__Robert_Taylor’s_mission_to_never_give_up.aspxIt was a grueling race for Special Olympics North Carolina cyclist Robert Anthony Taylor. Despite the agonizing pain and screaming exhaustion he felt during the 25k road race, the Charlotte resident kept his eyes on the finish line and pedaled faster.]]>12/1/2014 09:25:22 AM"My Pleasure" http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/My_Pleasure.aspx“I’d be happy to refill your drink, sir,” Special Olympics NC athlete Keith Hayden often says to customers as he patrols the dining room of the Chick-fil-A Blakeney restaurant in Charlotte each night. The 34 year-old truly takes pleasure in doing his job.]]>11/26/2014 10:20:42 AMWords Hurthttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Words_Hurt(1).aspx11/13/2014 06:46:59 PMTammy Lemmond – Special Olympics NC 2014 November “Athlete of the Month”http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Tammy_Lemmond_–_Special_Olympics_NC_2014_November_“Athlete_of_the_Month”.aspx11/5/2014 09:30:26 AMThomas Jenkins of Murdoch Center - 2014 Special Olympics NC October "Athlete of the Month"http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Thomas_Jenkins_of_Murdoch_Center_-_2014_Special_Olympics_NC_October_Athlete_of_the_Month.aspxThomas “Tommy” Jenkins of Butner, N.C. has always admired Coach Roy Williams and UNC Basketball so when he was given the opportunity to personally meet Coach Williams and present him with an honor on behalf of Special Olympics North Carolina, he was ecstatic.]]>10/2/2014 08:52:45 AMA Loss That Can Now Be Logged in the Win Column for Special Olympics Soccer Players in Greensborohttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/A_Loss_That_Can_Now_Be_Logged_in_the_Win_Column_for_Special_Olympics_Soccer_Players_in_Greensboro.aspxIn 2011, Special Olympics Guilford/Greensboro local program lost use of a practice field. Greensboro College not only opened their field but also took the soccer team under their wing!]]>9/20/2014 11:21:18 AMSpecial Olympics NC Athlete Honored for Her Dedication to Sportshttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Special_Olympics_NC_Athlete_Honored_for_Her_Dedication_to_Sports.aspxOnce shy and quiet, Melajah Delgado of Charlotte is now one of the more boisterous players on her Special Olympics Mecklenburg County Eagles softball team, always cheering on her teammates as they round the bases.]]>9/11/2014 01:21:29 PMAndrew Fiumara of Greensboro is the August Athlete of the Monthhttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Andrew_Fiumara_of_Greensboro_is_the_August_Athlete_of_the_Month.aspxSpreading love for the game of bowling to other athletes is keeping Special Olympics Guilford/Greensboro athlete Andrew Fiumara very busy! The 33 year-old has been involved with Special Olympics for over 25 years as both an athlete and a volunteer! Andrew currently competes in bowling, and is a Spec]]>8/8/2014 04:55:01 PMLongtime Volunteer Makes Anticipated Return to Special Olympicshttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Longtime_Volunteer_Makes_Anticipated_Return_to_Special_Olympics.aspxTo say this volunteer is passionate about Special Olympics would be an understatement. Public Relations Officer Walter J. Scott of the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is a longtime volunteer who has dedicated his time to Special Olympics for over 10 years.]]>7/14/2014 03:14:55 PMChris Christenbury of Mecklenburg County- 2014 July Athlete of the Monthhttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Chris_Christenbury_of_Mecklenburg_County-_2014_July_Athlete_of_the_Month.aspxChris Christenbury is fresh off the most amazing experience of his 33 year Special Olympics career, the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey!]]>7/10/2014 03:45:38 PMStrokes and Stitches- Special Olympics Athlete is a Multi-tasker http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Strokes_and_Stitches-_Special_Olympics_Athlete_is_a_Multi-tasker.aspxWith packed bleachers all around her, one Special Olympics athlete worked quietly and diligently on her cross-stitch at the annual Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games.]]>7/7/2014 01:57:27 PMHealthy Choices Pay off in the Pool and In Lifehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Healthy_Choices_Pay_off_in_the_Pool_and_In_Life.aspxChlorine filled air, roaring crowds, the starter’s horn sounding wave after wave of competition. Traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina, swimmer Ethan Tipton was among hundreds of fired-up athletes ready to battle it out in the pool.]]>6/14/2014 10:09:55 PMOne Step At A Time Morgan Bielick Changed Her Lifehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/One_Step_At_A_Time_Morgan_Bielick_Changed_Her_Life.aspxExercise, a healthy diet, lots of water, and plenty of sleep are the ingredients to a healthy and happy life. Special Olympics Team Haywood County athlete Morgan Bielick can tell you from personal experience the recipe is challenging but the results are well worth it.]]>6/14/2014 10:03:44 PMDonna Eller of Watauga County- 2014 June Athlete of the Monthhttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Donna_Eller_of_Watauga_County-_2014_June_Athlete_of_the_Month.aspxLiving life to the fullest at age 60, Special Olympics Watauga County athlete Donna Eller is one tough gal. She’s been involved with Special Olympics for over 24 years and still going strong!]]>6/14/2014 10:02:24 PMFinding Special Olympics Meant Finding Focus For 8-Year-Oldhttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Finding_Special_Olympics_Meant_Finding_Focus_For_8-Year-Old.aspx“Never give up” is one phrase we’ve all heard time and time again. For some people, it’s just three simple words, but for others it’s so much more. One up and coming athlete has conquered the impossible and continues to do so every single day.]]>6/14/2014 09:59:15 PMThe Accident and The Athletehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/The_Accident_and_The_Athlete.aspxOn his back, in pain and struggling to breathe, Special Olympics Cabarrus County cycling coach Ron Stipe, could hear athlete Darius Robinson tell a passer-by, “Yes dial those three numbers, 9-1-1.”]]>6/6/2014 09:43:18 AMSpecial Olympics NC Athlete Isaiah Joneshttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Special_Olympics_NC_Athlete_Isaiah_Jones.aspx“Nobody can tell Isaiah he doesn’t run fast,” laughed his mom. “He’s so proud and we are so proud of him. Special Olympics has given him something to belong to and see that he can do so many things. It’s helped him believe he is a winner!”]]>6/2/2014 02:38:55 PMCompeting in Two Worldshttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Competing_in_Two_Worlds.aspx5/22/2014 04:53:57 PMA "Wonder Year" In Her Lifehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/A_Wonder_Year_In_Her_Life.aspxErin Gilmore will swim in the Special Olympic USA Games in New Jersey in June. Erin says she loves everything about swimming, and her parents say that Special Olympics has been a hugely positive influence on her life.]]>5/9/2014 08:49:20 AMAbout mehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/About_me.aspxI run school school track and Special Olympics is very fun. I love life!!! Just because somebody has special needs doesn't mean they can't do anything.]]>5/2/2014 11:01:32 AMMy Joyhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/My_Joy.aspx4/24/2014 02:59:12 PMR-word in all it's forms are hurtfulhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/R-word_in_all_it_s_forms_are_hurtful.aspx4/21/2014 03:27:28 PMStop Using This Word!http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Stop_Using_This_Word!.aspx3/26/2014 11:11:33 AMUnified on the Court in North Carolinahttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Unified_on_the_Court_in_North_Carolina.aspxEnergy was high and the competition was fierce as students from the University of North Carolina, along with Special Olympics athletes from Orange County, took on the Duke Blue Devils and local Durham County athletes in the first Special Olympics Unified Sports basketball game.]]>3/10/2014 10:54:12 AMWhere they Hear Ithttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Where_they_Hear_It.aspx3/8/2014 08:28:55 AMOpening the Sport of Golf to Women Worldwidehttp://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Opening_the_Sport_of_Golf_to_Women_Worldwide.aspx“What I love about my job as a PGA Golf Professional and my role as a volunteer with Special Olympics Golf, is that both organizations are trying to find ways to bring more women to the game of golf,” says Alana Brahler.]]>3/7/2014 05:32:37 PMThe R Word Became Personal When It Became A Medical Diagnosishttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/The_R_Word_Became_Personal_When_It_Became_A_Medical_Diagnosis.aspxThe word 'retarded' has been used for years as a MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, which makes it different than other words that describe a person or situation that is foolish.]]>3/7/2014 10:35:17 AMMy sister is my Inspiration http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/My_sister_is_my_Inspiration.aspxMy sister Kenzlie Gallion is a big inspirational to me , she died on December 28 2:11 , she inspired me not to be like other people and things she inspired me to ALWAYS smile.]]>3/6/2014 05:24:39 PMNo more R-wordhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/No_more_R-word.aspx3/6/2014 08:22:59 AMDon't use the r-word! It's truly hurtful!!http://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/dont_use_the_r_word_its_truly_hurtful.aspx3/6/2014 08:19:20 AMR-wordhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/R-word.aspx3/6/2014 08:05:29 AMSome of my Friends say the "R" word. I will spread the wordhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/Some_of_my_Friends_say_the_R_word__I_will_spread_the_word.aspx3/3/2014 03:19:22 PMThe "R" words hurtshttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/The_R_words_hurts.aspxI would come home from school every day in tears because someone had called me the "r" word. I refuse to even use it. It feels like a sword going through my heart and not coming out.]]>3/3/2014 02:42:12 PMWhen I was at middle school people use to call me the r-wordhttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/When_I_was_at_middle_school_people_use_to_call_me_the_r-word.aspx2/28/2014 04:07:23 PMAbout Susiehttp://www.r-word.org/Stories/Stories/About_Susie.aspx2/28/2014 04:01:42 PM